THE BRONX - A Bronx man accused in the deadly stabbing of a teenager waived his right to appear before a judge on Friday.

Hector Sanchez, 21, is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Esmerlyn Toribio more than a dozen times Sunday night on East 182nd Street. Authorities say the attack stemmed from an argument about a motorbike sale.

Sanchez is facing charges of manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon. He pleaded not guilty to the charges earlier this week, although prosecutors say he has made several statements admitting to the stabbing.